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Who Is Responsible For Romeo And Juliet's Downfall

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In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, two people from opposing families, Romeo and Juliet, fall in love and get married. Though this should have been a joyous occasion it was the complete antithesis of that. Their marriage throws gasoline on the already burning conflict of the two families and leads to a series of rash decisions. Eventually the two young lovers take their own lives ending the feud between their kinsman, however one must ask who’s fault is their unfortunate end. There is only one true answer as, despite having many influences from other characters, Romeo and Juliet are responsible for their own impulsive choices that lead to their ultimate demise. Romeo and Juliet’s childish incompetence was

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